Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Complete every part of Fig. 3.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe two identifying characteristics of monocotyledons.

(b(i))[1]

The adult sporophyte has 1200 chromosomes in its body cells. State how many chromosomes are present in the body cells of the gametophyte.

(b(ii))[3]

Identify process A in Fig. 3.2 and describe it.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of process D shown in Fig. 3.2.

(c(i))[2]

Describe the meaning of the term species.

(c(ii))[3]

Annotate Fig. 3.3 to show how cross-pollination happens by naming the structures involved and drawing an arrow to indicate the route taken by pollen.

(c(iii))[1]

Draw an X on Fig. 3.3 to indicate where fertilisation takes place.

(c(iv))[3]

Explain the disadvantages of cross-pollination in comparison with self-pollination.

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